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http://www.ztherapy.com/ some of the best money I ever spent on my Z

I've been through more waxes than I'd want to count ( I probably have about 6 different kinds in the garage now ). I have used the Klasse and it does seem to hold up pretty well. Didn't give the car the depth I really wanted, had a very hard looking shine for lack of a better definition. I wouldn't recommend it on old paint as it really wanted to streak on my Z. On our newer cars I've used it without the streaking problem and followed up with a coat of a carnuba to add depth. The latest stuff I've been using is from image10finish.com It has what I think is a good combination of depth and hardness in appearance. And you can layer it up as long as you wait between the coats. image10 - Currently my favorite, looks good even on my Z with its 15yrld Macco paint job, held up over the winter on the other cars better than anything I've used before. Pinnacle - Used before switching to image10, lots of depth, not real clear though, I had done the cars with Pinnacle just 2 weeks before getting the image10 and it comes with a cleaner to strip old waxes. As I went around the cars the areas that I hadn't removed the wax from looked a bit hazy. I still use their polishes before putting on the image10 though. Zaino - Liked the fact that it could be layered but it never got to the depth that the image10 does Liquid Glass - overall happy with it, not as good as image10 in my opinion but still good. Meguiars NXT Tech Wax - Easy to apply, average performance Meguiars Liquid Gold - Good depth, not bad to apply once I read the instructions, rich carnuba like shine Eagle1 Nano Wax - Nothing Special I still want to try some of the stuff from Griots or the Omega Glaze stuff but I should really use up some of my old wax first. Definately recommend the clay bars. I used to think dragging clay around your car was odd but it really does make the surface smooth. ( following it up with 3 different polishes doesn't hurt either ). I need to get my Z painted so it would be worth waxing again -Trevor

given the hit counter stats on the page I don't think I've had the opportunity to mislead too many people . But I do always appreciate input on improving it. -Trevor

It's been so long since the page was done, I don't remember. I think something like 10 years lapsed between setting up the pages and finally going back to delete some dead links recently. Nothing taken personally, although I don't take these cars as seriously as some either

For anyone that is interested I managed to find the Nissan brochure that Courtesy Nissan sent me way back when. My scanner is dead so I had to take pictures of it so sorry for the poor quality.

actually he did cut and paste, unless they really did replace "busings" on the cars Typos, the watermark of the web artist -Trevor

To be honest I don't remember where I got the text from when I setup the page so he may have gotten it from the same source but it appears to be a cut and paste from my site: http://geocities.com/z-car/rebuild.html Right down to the large bold first letter for each paragraph. Of course he didn't put any of the parts with typos so I can't be sure! I'll have to dig through my old paperwork to see if I find anything like it. -Trevor http://geocities.com/z-car/

On the one bushing that is thinner I believe it has a correct direction to it. If it has a huge gap, rotate it 180 and then slide it on. -Trevor

Anyone know the correct size for the long bolt that holds the alternator to the engine? 1973 240Z -Trevor

I can't get nissanparts.com to work. MSA wants $349 for one. -Trevor

thanks! That's what I was looking for.

The other question is should I go with the outer tie rod ends that MSA lists or get the Nissan ones?

it has several slightly different sizes, all under 2", looks like through the years when they've done exhaust work on it they never cut off all of the old pipe and so there are couple inch long left overs in there. It is just the stock manifold with stock downpipe. Haven't checked with local shops, the price on it seemed like a good inexpensive way to replace the old mix of pipes and add a resonator.

Anyone tried one of the New Motorsports Auto steering racks? http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/LNP1/23-4497 I've had nothing but bad luck with reman ones being sloppy.

I second the vote for the Z Specialties one. I went through several different alternators through the years before getting it. Had the 45 Amp 240, the 50 amp 240, tried the 100 amp GM alternator but the custom bracket cracked and the other problem there was it wouldn't start doing anything at all until the engine was around 1000 rpm. Then went with the 60 amp 280Z alternator before finally getting the Z Specialties one. Now the lights never dim even with the highbeams, and electric radiator fan on etc. -Trevor www.geocities.com/z-car

I think maybe when you have "FRAME UP RESTO MINT" in the title of the auction you are asking for it if it isn't perfect. I always love the ones that say 'recent restoration' and all they did was get the seats recovered and the car painted. -Trevor

never mind, I found info that shows it can be done but requires some customizing.

isn't it a good idea to switch to a volt meter at that point? That way the wiring can be updated so that the full amperage doesn't run all the way into the passenger compartment and through the dash. -Trevor

Is this really a good transmission for a 240Z? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-240Z-260Z-280Z-ZX-240SX-SR20DET-FS5W71C-NR_W0QQitemZ250097428715QQcategoryZ33733QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -Trevor

Anyone tried one of these for a resonator and pipe?: http://maremont.com/smartlink/exhaustspec.aspx?partnum=251005 I know it's only 1 11/16" but for a stock setup the price seems good at about $100 from carparts.com or partsamerica.com -Trevor

A coworker is selling a set of "D" hubcaps on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230075387189 -Trevor

too long. Something around 14 years. Long enough to butcher a few repair jobs and put almost 200,000 miles on it. With the rust damage and problems with frame rail sections not being lined up it may be enough on the work needed list for it to be getting near the end of its life span.

the picture cracks me up too. Looks like it could be separated at birth from Spot: oh and congrats on the purchase!

I had a cold start valve go bad and spray gas out the top of it once.

saw the car on Ebay earlier today. beautiful. As for the restored thing, the ones that always crack me up are the ones that say something like "restored 2 years ago" and all they did was get it painted and replace the carpet. One thing that kept me holding onto my Z through the times when I probably should have replaced it was the people that would come up to me at gas stations to talk about it and it would always start with "I had one of those once" and I could tell they wish they still had it. Someone is going to get one heck of a car at the end of the auction. It is way to nice to abuse on my 110 mile a day commute. -Trevor http://www.geocities.com/z-car